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Vivian Romaine Lettuce Seeds
Vivian Romaine Lettuce Seeds
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Product Details
This emerald green lettuce will be a gem in your garden. 'Vivian' has crisp leaves wrapped in tight heads that reach a whopping 12"—16'' tall and 4"—6'' across, making its large leaves the perfect choice for impressive salads or tender lettuce wraps. Bolt resistance and vigorous growth make it a dependable performer that produces tender baby greens in just a few weeks.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 28–50 days
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Romaine Lettuce (Learn more)
Native: Unknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 4"–6" wide, 12"–16" tall
Variety Info: Tightly formed, crisp, romaine-type lettuce.
Attributes: Bolt Resistant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall and winter for cool season harvests.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and in summer when soil temperatures are too warm (above 80°F) to germinate lettuce seed.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: Surface to 1/8"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"–8"
Row Spacing: 8"
Thinning: When 1/2" tall, thin to 1 every 6"–8"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest in the morning, by cutting off at ground level. If regrowth is desired, cut the leaves higher, at 2". For a continual supply, outer, individual leaves can be harvested at any stage of maturity, but leave at least half of the plant for regrowth.
